Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Congenital eye defects in dogs and cats from 123 cases
By Saraiva, Inês Q & Delgado, Esmeralda·Published in Veterinary ophthalmology·2020·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Congenital ocular malformations in dogs and cats: 123 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-month-old French Bulldog was diagnosed with a congenital cataract, which is a clouding of the eye that can lead to vision problems. This condition is relatively rare, affecting only a small percentage of dogs, but it can cause significant issues if left untreated. In this case, the veterinarian recommended treatment options that could help manage the dog's vision impairment. With proper care, many pets with congenital ocular malformations can lead comfortable lives, but early diagnosis and intervention are key.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Provide epidemiological data regarding the prevalence of congenital ocular malformations in dogs and cats. ANIMALS STUDIED: A population of 32 974 dogs and 13 977 cats that presented for consultation at the veterinary teaching hospital. PROCEDURES: Medical records from 2011 to 2018 were reviewed. A retrospective and prospective epidemiological clinical study addressing congenital ocular malformations was conducted. Signalment, medical history, reason for presentation, clinical findings, vision impairment, and treatment options were analyzed. RESULTS: From the total of cases analyzed, 103 dogs (0.3%) and 20 cats (0.1%) met the inclusion criteria. The majority of dogs were mixed breed, the most common breed being the French Bulldog, while the majority of cats were European domestic shorthair. The median age of diagnosis was 12 months for dogs and 6 months for cats. Sex predisposition was not found. The most frequently identified abnormalities were as follows: congenital cataract (dogs: 31.1%; cats: 30.0%), microphthalmia (dogs: 35.0%, cats: 25.0%), and persistent pupillary membrane (dogs: 27.2%, cats: 40.0%). Some of the concurrently observed malformations were significantly associated. A statistically significant association was found between ocular dermoids and the French Bulldog breed (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Even though congenital ocular malformations are uncommon, knowledge about their prevalence is important, since they can cause vision impairment or even blindness. Moreover, some human ocular disease phenotypes are similar to the ones presented by dogs and cats, so they can be used as models to investigate pathophysiology and therapeutic approaches.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33058381/